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SUMMARY:"Spotlight on Art" by Artists of Sea Pines
DESCRIPTION:The thirty plus members of Artists of Sea Pines will be on hand to greet guests at their second annual art show of 2025. \nThe reception will be held at the Sea Pines Community Center from 4:30-6:30 pm and is free and open to the public.  Refreshments will be served and music by the Namedroppers. \nNew works on display and for sale feature pastels\, watercolors\, acrylics and oils\, collage\, printmaking and photography.  For this show\, member artists will donate ten percent of their sales to the Sea Pines Forest Preserve.  For each show\, a local charity is selected. \n“Spotlight on Art” will feature “mini bios” next to each artist’s work informing guests on their backgrounds and inspiration for their works.  It is hoped that a dialogue will develop with guests\, as artists will be on hand to describe the process of translating reality unto their own art form. \nFeatured “Spotlight Artist” Marci Tressel\, is a award winning photographer\, will be showing her unique approach to creativity with a large display of her art.  In addition to photography\, Marci constructs Gullah mirrors which capture the primitive heart of the sea islands.  She has lived on Hilton Head Island for over fifty years and is active in animal and birds of prey rescue and volunteers locally with her therapy dog Piper. \nThe gallery of the Artists of Sea Pines is open daily 9 am – 4 pm in the Shops of Sea Pines shopping center. \nThe show will run through October 24th.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/spotlight-on-art-by-artists-of-sea-pines-2025-10-20/
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibit,Things To Do
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SUMMARY:The Beautiful Game - Poems by Poets of South Carolina
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/the-beautiful-game-poems-by-poets-of-south-carolina/
LOCATION:Island Recreation Center
CATEGORIES:Art,Crescendo 2025,Exhibit,Things To Do
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SUMMARY:Shelter Cove Sculpture Trail
DESCRIPTION:Shelter Cove Sculpture Trail connects Shelter Cove Community Park and Shelter Cove Veterans’ Memorial Park to a new trailhead parking area. The trail features a temporary display of public art sculptures. Permanent and temporary sculptures incorporating Island wildlife and environmental themes are installed along the trail. Temporary pieces will be changed every 12-18 months. \nThe trail is a public pathway network along Broad Creek and Shelter Cove Lane. The pathways along Broad Creek provide spectacular views of the salt marsh. In the future\, it will be connected to the proposed Chaplin Linear Park. The trail features: \n\nRealigned and widened sections of a multi-use pathway.\nA boardwalk along the waterfront of Veterans’ Park.\nA pedestrian timber bridge between Veterans’ Park and Waterwalk II.\nAdditional public parking and a trailhead located on Town-owned property.\nPublic art and sculpture gardens.\nViews of Broad Creek.\nInterpretive signage sharing the history and ecology of Broad Creek.\n\n\nPark Information\n\n Trail connects Shelter Cove Community Park (39 Shelter Cove Lane) to the Trail Head (87 Shelter Cove Lane) \nDirections\nVisitors may access the trail from three public parking areas. \n\nShelter Cove Community Park – entrance near the Performance Pavilion\nVeterans’ Memorial Park (59 Shelter Cove Lane)\nTrail Head (87 Shelter Cove Lane)\n\n\n\n\nAmenities\n\n\nFree Parking\nPublic Art
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/shelter-cove-sculpture-trail-2025-10-20/
LOCATION:Shelter Cove Community Park\, 39 Shelter Cove Lane\, Hilton Head Island
CATEGORIES:Art,Education,Environment,Family,Things To Do
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251021
DTSTAMP:20261111T061529
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SUMMARY:Poetry Trail of Hilton Head Island
DESCRIPTION:WHAT’S THIS ALL ABOUT\, YOU ASK?\nWell\, first\, it’s all about the poets. Did you know Hilton Head Island is packed with poets? Award-winning\, multi-published\, open mic slamming’ all-around jamming’ actual poets? Come on in! Meet us! We’ve got a trail of reading just for you. If you are here\, you have found at least one such poet. What location number was it? Where did you find it? Because whoever you found\, there are 23 more across the island! Some of the featured poets are:\nElizabeth Robin\nMiho Kinnas\nPhil Lindsey\nBarry Dickson\nLola Campbell\nSofia Segura\nBill Borg\nBill Newby\nDenise Spencer\nLuAnn Winkle\nKyle Zubatsky \nSecond\, it’s all about cool ways to see our island! The idea came about as a marriage of technology\, creative writing\, public art\, and arts-minded businesses. It’s a new way to see Hilton Head Island: through the eyes of the poets who live in the area. Confused\, wondering What is it? as you stare at the huge sculpture Carocol in Shelter Cove Park? Scan the trail sign and Elizabeth Abrams gives you one interpretation with “O’Keefe’s Woody Orchid.” It’s the kind of collaboration that makes the arts an experience.\nThird\, it’s all about collaboration! The project is a partnership between the Town of Hilton Head Island’s Office of Cultural Affairs and the Island Writers’ Network. Restaurants and art shops and theaters and historic spots are involved\, and the poems just add to their stories. Here are some of our poetry hosts:\nArts Center of Coastal Carolina\nGullah Museum\nHHI Sculpture Installations\nHHSO Soundwaves\nPicture This Gallery\nRedfish\nRollers\nTio’s\n\nAnd finally\, it’s all about keeping it fresh. Every season of the year\, the poems at most stops will be switched out for others. As we said\, we’re packed with poets\, so we’ll swap out poems regularly so that you can meet all of them. Plus\, that reading trail will keep changing\, so you can visit again and again and it will always feel new.\nHow does it work? Along the trail are easy-to-find\, numbered signs containing two QR codes. One takes you to a poem written by a poet living in the area\, plus bonus information about that poet. The other takes you to the trail’s Facebook page\, where you can find the entire route. There\, you can plan a full tour\, or comment on the poem\, the art\, or the business you visited along the way. Scanning the sign allows the Office of Cultural Affairs to track traffic\, key data that helps direct new projects in our arts community.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/poetry-trail-of-hilton-head-island-2025-10-20/
CATEGORIES:Family,Literary,Things To Do,Tours
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251021
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SUMMARY:Gullah Virtual Library at Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
DESCRIPTION:Discovering the Gullah Culture\nThe Gullah people of the Lowcountry are descendants of the enslaved Africans from West and Central Africa\, and their rich cultural legacy endures. The Gullah (sometimes called Geechee) corridor extends from North Carolina to northern Florida including both the mainland and sea islands. \nAccording to Gullah expert Dr. Emory Campbell\,* the Gullah have preserved much of their African language and cultural heritage in part due to isolated living conditions. Gullah artistic traditions such as music\, storytelling\, folktales\, crafts\, basket making or “sewing” and rice-based foods encompass strong influences from West African Cultures. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGullah Traditions Endure\nGullah artists such as basketweavers\, dancers\, storytellers\, and singers carry on traditions brought to the Lowcountry. For example\, coiled sea grass basketry has survived in America for 300 years\, and these baskets are now recognized as an art form. Gullah spoken language\, folktales and stories as well as spirituals and gospels are passed down from generation to generation. \n\n\nThe Gullah Virtual Library\nThis Virtual Library was designed to provide educators with resources such as videos\, lessons plans\, handouts\, and digital content. These tools aid in the study of Gullah history while allowing students to experience Gullah arts and culture. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Emory Campbell\n*Former Penn Center Director\, former chair of the Gullah – Geechee Corridor Commission\, co-author of the new book “Gullah Days: Hilton Head Islanders Before the Bridge 1861-1956” and a past member of the Arts Center’s Board of Trustees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCulture and Foodways\n\n\n\nDaufuskie Island Virtual Gullah Tour with Sallie Ann Robinson\n\n\n\nGullah History and Culture Presentation\nDownload\n\n\nGullah History and Culture Study Guide\nDownload\n\n\nGullah Recipes\nDownload\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArts and Traditional Crafts\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Significance of Adinkra Symbols in Gullah Art with Amiri Farris\n\n\n\n\nPreserving the Art of Sweetgrass Basket Sewing with Michael Smalls & Dino Badger\n\n\n\n\nArtist Bios Michael Smalls and Dino Badger\nDownload\n\n\nSweetgrass Word Search\nDownload\n\n\nExploring Printmaking through African Symbols and Textiles Lesson Plan\nDownload\n\n\nUnderstanding How Symbols Communicate Stories and Meaning Presentation\nDownload\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSongs and Stories\n\n\n\nGullah Tales with Anita Singleton Prather\n\n\n\nExploring Gullah Folktales through Puppetry\nDownload\n\n\nGullah Folktales Presentation\nDownload\n\n\nFolktales\nVisit Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHistorial Sites and PLantation Life\n\n\n\nWhat Tabby Ruins Reveal about Gullah History with Dr. Emory Campbell\n\n\n\nSTEM Activity Engineering Tabby with Rice Cereal Lesson Plan\nDownload\n\n\nHilton Head Island Cultural Trail Map\nVisit Website\n\n\nTabby Slave Cabins: Tabby Demonstration\nWatch Video\n\n\nArchaeological History of Tabby\nVisit Website\n\n\nHeritage Library Presents: Our Storied Island\nVisit Website\n\n\nPenn Center\nVisit Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLifestyle and Community\n\n\n\nA Visit to the Gullah Museum with Storyteller Louise Miller Cohen\n\n\n\nMitchelville\nVisit Website\n\n\nOCA – Gullah Celebration Video\nWatch Video\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecommended Gullah Education Books\n\n\n \nA Sweet\, Sweet Basket\nby Margie Clary\n\n\n \nCircle Unbroken\nby Margot Raven\n\n\n \nGullah Days: Hilton Head Islanders Before the Bridge 1861-1956\nby Dr. Emory Campbell\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis project is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. \nAdditional support is provided by the Winthrop Family Allendale/Hampton Fund which is managed by Coastal Community Foundation of S.C.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/gullah-virtual-library-at-arts-center-of-coastal-carolina-2-2024-12-06-2025-10-20/
LOCATION:Arts Center of Coastal Carolina\, 14 Shelter Cove Lane\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gullah,Gullah Storytelling,Heritage,History,Things To Do,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T180000
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SUMMARY:DVOŘÁK CELLO CONCERTO - Orchestra Series
DESCRIPTION:OPENING WEEKEND\nDvořák Cello Concerto\nOctober 19 & October 20\nKick off the 2025–26 season with two exhilarating masterworks born of cross-cultural journeys—Dvořák’s soulful Cello Concerto\, performed by Christine Lamprea\, and Haydn’s witty and vibrant Symphony No. 102. Separated by a century but united in spirit\, these works celebrate the power of music to transcend borders and time. \nORCHESTRA SERIES 2025-2026 – Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/dvorak-cello-concerto-orchestra-series/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church Hilton Head Island\, 540 William Hilton Parkway\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical Piano Music,Crescendo 2025,Live Music,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T163000
DTSTAMP:20261111T061529
CREATED:20250710T151351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T193109Z
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SUMMARY:Deliberately Unpredictable\, a new exhibition by Art Beyond Tradition group
DESCRIPTION:Art Beyond Tradition Group Returns to the Coastal Discovery Museum for Biennial Exhibit \nThe Coastal Discovery Museum\, a Smithsonian Affiliate\, will present Deliberately Unpredictable\, a new exhibition by the Art Beyond Tradition Group.  This biennial show features 12 Lowcountry abstract artists working in various media\, including painting\, collage\, encaustic\, sculpture\, mixed media\, and ink.  Admission is free. \nThe public is invited to attend an opening reception on Thursday\, September 11\, from 5 to 7 pm. A gallery walk with participating artists will take place on Thursday\, September 25\, at 11 am. \nThe Coastal Discovery Museum has hosted several exhibitions by the Art Beyond Tradition Group\, most recently the 2022 show Interpretations. Formed in 2006\, the group was created by a handful of local artists seeking to bring more attention to abstract art in the Lowcountry. \n“This show brings together artists who work independently yet share a commitment to experimenting to push the boundaries of the ordinary\,” said Elizabeth Greenberg\, Director of Exhibitions at the Coastal Discovery Museum. \nParticipating artists in Deliberately Unpredictable include:\nCindy Chiappetta\, Arla Wible\, Vickie Jourdan\, Sharon Licata\, Mark Larkin\, Margaret Crawford\, Jo Dye\, Earline Allen\, Donna Varner\, Joanna Chalson\, John Crum\, and Linda Tully. \nThe Museum gallery is open Monday through Saturday\, 9 am to 4:30 pm\, and Sunday\, 11 am to 4:30 pm.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/deliberately-unpredictable-a-new-exhibition-by-art-beyond-tradition-group-2025-10-19/
LOCATION:Coastal Discovery Museum\, 70 Honey Horn Drive\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Crescendo 2025,Exhibit,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T160000
DTSTAMP:20261111T061529
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SUMMARY:"Spotlight on Art" by Artists of Sea Pines
DESCRIPTION:The thirty plus members of Artists of Sea Pines will be on hand to greet guests at their second annual art show of 2025. \nThe reception will be held at the Sea Pines Community Center from 4:30-6:30 pm and is free and open to the public.  Refreshments will be served and music by the Namedroppers. \nNew works on display and for sale feature pastels\, watercolors\, acrylics and oils\, collage\, printmaking and photography.  For this show\, member artists will donate ten percent of their sales to the Sea Pines Forest Preserve.  For each show\, a local charity is selected. \n“Spotlight on Art” will feature “mini bios” next to each artist’s work informing guests on their backgrounds and inspiration for their works.  It is hoped that a dialogue will develop with guests\, as artists will be on hand to describe the process of translating reality unto their own art form. \nFeatured “Spotlight Artist” Marci Tressel\, is a award winning photographer\, will be showing her unique approach to creativity with a large display of her art.  In addition to photography\, Marci constructs Gullah mirrors which capture the primitive heart of the sea islands.  She has lived on Hilton Head Island for over fifty years and is active in animal and birds of prey rescue and volunteers locally with her therapy dog Piper. \nThe gallery of the Artists of Sea Pines is open daily 9 am – 4 pm in the Shops of Sea Pines shopping center. \nThe show will run through October 24th.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/spotlight-on-art-by-artists-of-sea-pines-2025-10-19/
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibit,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T170000
DTSTAMP:20261111T061529
CREATED:20250729T172641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T173003Z
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SUMMARY:Live Music at San Miguel's
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy live music with John Sell from 5:30-8:30 pm at San Miguel’s on Shelter Cove Harbour.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/live-music-at-san-miguels-11-2025-10-19/
CATEGORIES:Drinks,Food,Live Music,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T170000
DTSTAMP:20261111T061529
CREATED:20250122T142545Z
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SUMMARY:Shelter Cove Sculpture Trail
DESCRIPTION:Shelter Cove Sculpture Trail connects Shelter Cove Community Park and Shelter Cove Veterans’ Memorial Park to a new trailhead parking area. The trail features a temporary display of public art sculptures. Permanent and temporary sculptures incorporating Island wildlife and environmental themes are installed along the trail. Temporary pieces will be changed every 12-18 months. \nThe trail is a public pathway network along Broad Creek and Shelter Cove Lane. The pathways along Broad Creek provide spectacular views of the salt marsh. In the future\, it will be connected to the proposed Chaplin Linear Park. The trail features: \n\nRealigned and widened sections of a multi-use pathway.\nA boardwalk along the waterfront of Veterans’ Park.\nA pedestrian timber bridge between Veterans’ Park and Waterwalk II.\nAdditional public parking and a trailhead located on Town-owned property.\nPublic art and sculpture gardens.\nViews of Broad Creek.\nInterpretive signage sharing the history and ecology of Broad Creek.\n\n\nPark Information\n\n Trail connects Shelter Cove Community Park (39 Shelter Cove Lane) to the Trail Head (87 Shelter Cove Lane) \nDirections\nVisitors may access the trail from three public parking areas. \n\nShelter Cove Community Park – entrance near the Performance Pavilion\nVeterans’ Memorial Park (59 Shelter Cove Lane)\nTrail Head (87 Shelter Cove Lane)\n\n\n\n\nAmenities\n\n\nFree Parking\nPublic Art
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/shelter-cove-sculpture-trail-2025-10-19/
LOCATION:Shelter Cove Community Park\, 39 Shelter Cove Lane\, Hilton Head Island
CATEGORIES:Art,Education,Environment,Family,Things To Do
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTSTAMP:20261111T061529
CREATED:20250114T142422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T142422Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Trail of Hilton Head Island
DESCRIPTION:WHAT’S THIS ALL ABOUT\, YOU ASK?\nWell\, first\, it’s all about the poets. Did you know Hilton Head Island is packed with poets? Award-winning\, multi-published\, open mic slamming’ all-around jamming’ actual poets? Come on in! Meet us! We’ve got a trail of reading just for you. If you are here\, you have found at least one such poet. What location number was it? Where did you find it? Because whoever you found\, there are 23 more across the island! Some of the featured poets are:\nElizabeth Robin\nMiho Kinnas\nPhil Lindsey\nBarry Dickson\nLola Campbell\nSofia Segura\nBill Borg\nBill Newby\nDenise Spencer\nLuAnn Winkle\nKyle Zubatsky \nSecond\, it’s all about cool ways to see our island! The idea came about as a marriage of technology\, creative writing\, public art\, and arts-minded businesses. It’s a new way to see Hilton Head Island: through the eyes of the poets who live in the area. Confused\, wondering What is it? as you stare at the huge sculpture Carocol in Shelter Cove Park? Scan the trail sign and Elizabeth Abrams gives you one interpretation with “O’Keefe’s Woody Orchid.” It’s the kind of collaboration that makes the arts an experience.\nThird\, it’s all about collaboration! The project is a partnership between the Town of Hilton Head Island’s Office of Cultural Affairs and the Island Writers’ Network. Restaurants and art shops and theaters and historic spots are involved\, and the poems just add to their stories. Here are some of our poetry hosts:\nArts Center of Coastal Carolina\nGullah Museum\nHHI Sculpture Installations\nHHSO Soundwaves\nPicture This Gallery\nRedfish\nRollers\nTio’s\n\nAnd finally\, it’s all about keeping it fresh. Every season of the year\, the poems at most stops will be switched out for others. As we said\, we’re packed with poets\, so we’ll swap out poems regularly so that you can meet all of them. Plus\, that reading trail will keep changing\, so you can visit again and again and it will always feel new.\nHow does it work? Along the trail are easy-to-find\, numbered signs containing two QR codes. One takes you to a poem written by a poet living in the area\, plus bonus information about that poet. The other takes you to the trail’s Facebook page\, where you can find the entire route. There\, you can plan a full tour\, or comment on the poem\, the art\, or the business you visited along the way. Scanning the sign allows the Office of Cultural Affairs to track traffic\, key data that helps direct new projects in our arts community.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/poetry-trail-of-hilton-head-island-2025-10-19/
CATEGORIES:Family,Literary,Things To Do,Tours
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTSTAMP:20261111T061529
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UID:69958-1760832000-1760918399@culturehhi.org
SUMMARY:Gullah Virtual Library at Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
DESCRIPTION:Discovering the Gullah Culture\nThe Gullah people of the Lowcountry are descendants of the enslaved Africans from West and Central Africa\, and their rich cultural legacy endures. The Gullah (sometimes called Geechee) corridor extends from North Carolina to northern Florida including both the mainland and sea islands. \nAccording to Gullah expert Dr. Emory Campbell\,* the Gullah have preserved much of their African language and cultural heritage in part due to isolated living conditions. Gullah artistic traditions such as music\, storytelling\, folktales\, crafts\, basket making or “sewing” and rice-based foods encompass strong influences from West African Cultures. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGullah Traditions Endure\nGullah artists such as basketweavers\, dancers\, storytellers\, and singers carry on traditions brought to the Lowcountry. For example\, coiled sea grass basketry has survived in America for 300 years\, and these baskets are now recognized as an art form. Gullah spoken language\, folktales and stories as well as spirituals and gospels are passed down from generation to generation. \n\n\nThe Gullah Virtual Library\nThis Virtual Library was designed to provide educators with resources such as videos\, lessons plans\, handouts\, and digital content. These tools aid in the study of Gullah history while allowing students to experience Gullah arts and culture. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Emory Campbell\n*Former Penn Center Director\, former chair of the Gullah – Geechee Corridor Commission\, co-author of the new book “Gullah Days: Hilton Head Islanders Before the Bridge 1861-1956” and a past member of the Arts Center’s Board of Trustees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCulture and Foodways\n\n\n\nDaufuskie Island Virtual Gullah Tour with Sallie Ann Robinson\n\n\n\nGullah History and Culture Presentation\nDownload\n\n\nGullah History and Culture Study Guide\nDownload\n\n\nGullah Recipes\nDownload\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArts and Traditional Crafts\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Significance of Adinkra Symbols in Gullah Art with Amiri Farris\n\n\n\n\nPreserving the Art of Sweetgrass Basket Sewing with Michael Smalls & Dino Badger\n\n\n\n\nArtist Bios Michael Smalls and Dino Badger\nDownload\n\n\nSweetgrass Word Search\nDownload\n\n\nExploring Printmaking through African Symbols and Textiles Lesson Plan\nDownload\n\n\nUnderstanding How Symbols Communicate Stories and Meaning Presentation\nDownload\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSongs and Stories\n\n\n\nGullah Tales with Anita Singleton Prather\n\n\n\nExploring Gullah Folktales through Puppetry\nDownload\n\n\nGullah Folktales Presentation\nDownload\n\n\nFolktales\nVisit Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHistorial Sites and PLantation Life\n\n\n\nWhat Tabby Ruins Reveal about Gullah History with Dr. Emory Campbell\n\n\n\nSTEM Activity Engineering Tabby with Rice Cereal Lesson Plan\nDownload\n\n\nHilton Head Island Cultural Trail Map\nVisit Website\n\n\nTabby Slave Cabins: Tabby Demonstration\nWatch Video\n\n\nArchaeological History of Tabby\nVisit Website\n\n\nHeritage Library Presents: Our Storied Island\nVisit Website\n\n\nPenn Center\nVisit Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLifestyle and Community\n\n\n\nA Visit to the Gullah Museum with Storyteller Louise Miller Cohen\n\n\n\nMitchelville\nVisit Website\n\n\nOCA – Gullah Celebration Video\nWatch Video\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecommended Gullah Education Books\n\n\n \nA Sweet\, Sweet Basket\nby Margie Clary\n\n\n \nCircle Unbroken\nby Margot Raven\n\n\n \nGullah Days: Hilton Head Islanders Before the Bridge 1861-1956\nby Dr. Emory Campbell\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis project is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. \nAdditional support is provided by the Winthrop Family Allendale/Hampton Fund which is managed by Coastal Community Foundation of S.C.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/gullah-virtual-library-at-arts-center-of-coastal-carolina-2-2024-12-06-2025-10-19/
LOCATION:Arts Center of Coastal Carolina\, 14 Shelter Cove Lane\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gullah,Gullah Storytelling,Heritage,History,Things To Do,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T200000
DTSTAMP:20261111T061529
CREATED:20250312T184728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T064647Z
UID:72871-1760814000-1760817600@culturehhi.org
SUMMARY:Ghosts & Myths of Hilton Head Island
DESCRIPTION:Experience the chills of the paranormal stories of Hilton Head Island as we bring to life Lydia Davant\, Andrew Baynard\, Cap’n Jack Stoney\, Mary Kirk\, Paulson Schwarzer\, and Williams Eddings Baynard. Witness the Hilton Head Island of the 18th and 19th centuries through their eyes on a journey beyond the cemetery gates. Hear firsthand the ghost stories about the Harbour Town Lighthouse\, the Baynard Funeral Procession\, and the Blue Lady of Hilton Head Island. \n\nPurchase your tickets early! This event always sells out and tickets are limited.\n\n\nNot recommended for children under 12 years old.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/ghosts-myths-of-hilton-head-island-2-2025-10-18/
LOCATION:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Historic Site\, 574 William Hilton Parkway\, Hilton Head\, SC\, 29928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Heritage,History,Holiday,Things To Do,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20261111T061529
CREATED:20251001T203106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T203106Z
UID:80678-1760785200-1760803200@culturehhi.org
SUMMARY:Gullah Food Festival
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/gullah-food-festival/
LOCATION:The Gullah Museum of Hilton Head\, 12 Georgianna Dr.\, Hilton Head island
CATEGORIES:Food,Gullah,Things To Do
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island":MAILTO:hhistoryteller@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20261111T061529
CREATED:20250108T162302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T162315Z
UID:68864-1760785200-1760803200@culturehhi.org
SUMMARY:The 15th Annual Italian Heritage Festival
DESCRIPTION:We are so happy to announce that our Festival will be back again next year! We look forward to seeing you all again on  \nSaturday\, October 18\,2025 at The Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. \nAs always\, the Festival is a robust celebration of Italian culture with food and live entertainment. Our crowd-pleasing grape stomping contest will return as will our pizza eating contest – we’ll have some new events too\, so don’t miss it! The Festival will offer a full slate of activities for locals\, visitors\, and kids. \nA number of booths will be dedicated to traditional Italian foods\, such as cheeses\, breads\, pasta\, fish\, meatballs\, sausage and calzones\, and delicious sweets\, including Italian ice\, gelato\, biscotti and zeppolis – many sponsored by local restaurants. We offer a silent auction featuring an extensive selection of gift certificates to golf foursomes at our world-famous courses\, area restaurants\, boat cruises\, spa visits\, and of course\, gift baskets\, and a wide range of crafts\, gifts\, and art works on which to bid. \nThe Hilton Head Italian Heritage Festival will be held Saturday\, October 18\,2025 11 am – 4 pm\, at The Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn – rain or shine. \nTickets cost $8/person\, free for children under 10. Parking is free. No pets please!
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/the-15th-annual-italian-heritage-festival/
LOCATION:Coastal Discovery Museum\, 70 Honey Horn Drive\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drinks,Festival,Food,Heritage,Live Music,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T163000
DTSTAMP:20261111T061529
CREATED:20250710T151351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T193109Z
UID:78984-1760778000-1760805000@culturehhi.org
SUMMARY:Deliberately Unpredictable\, a new exhibition by Art Beyond Tradition group
DESCRIPTION:Art Beyond Tradition Group Returns to the Coastal Discovery Museum for Biennial Exhibit \nThe Coastal Discovery Museum\, a Smithsonian Affiliate\, will present Deliberately Unpredictable\, a new exhibition by the Art Beyond Tradition Group.  This biennial show features 12 Lowcountry abstract artists working in various media\, including painting\, collage\, encaustic\, sculpture\, mixed media\, and ink.  Admission is free. \nThe public is invited to attend an opening reception on Thursday\, September 11\, from 5 to 7 pm. A gallery walk with participating artists will take place on Thursday\, September 25\, at 11 am. \nThe Coastal Discovery Museum has hosted several exhibitions by the Art Beyond Tradition Group\, most recently the 2022 show Interpretations. Formed in 2006\, the group was created by a handful of local artists seeking to bring more attention to abstract art in the Lowcountry. \n“This show brings together artists who work independently yet share a commitment to experimenting to push the boundaries of the ordinary\,” said Elizabeth Greenberg\, Director of Exhibitions at the Coastal Discovery Museum. \nParticipating artists in Deliberately Unpredictable include:\nCindy Chiappetta\, Arla Wible\, Vickie Jourdan\, Sharon Licata\, Mark Larkin\, Margaret Crawford\, Jo Dye\, Earline Allen\, Donna Varner\, Joanna Chalson\, John Crum\, and Linda Tully. \nThe Museum gallery is open Monday through Saturday\, 9 am to 4:30 pm\, and Sunday\, 11 am to 4:30 pm.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/deliberately-unpredictable-a-new-exhibition-by-art-beyond-tradition-group-2025-10-18/
LOCATION:Coastal Discovery Museum\, 70 Honey Horn Drive\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Crescendo 2025,Exhibit,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20261111T061529
CREATED:20250408T182215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T182215Z
UID:75070-1760778000-1760803200@culturehhi.org
SUMMARY:"Spotlight on Art" by Artists of Sea Pines
DESCRIPTION:The thirty plus members of Artists of Sea Pines will be on hand to greet guests at their second annual art show of 2025. \nThe reception will be held at the Sea Pines Community Center from 4:30-6:30 pm and is free and open to the public.  Refreshments will be served and music by the Namedroppers. \nNew works on display and for sale feature pastels\, watercolors\, acrylics and oils\, collage\, printmaking and photography.  For this show\, member artists will donate ten percent of their sales to the Sea Pines Forest Preserve.  For each show\, a local charity is selected. \n“Spotlight on Art” will feature “mini bios” next to each artist’s work informing guests on their backgrounds and inspiration for their works.  It is hoped that a dialogue will develop with guests\, as artists will be on hand to describe the process of translating reality unto their own art form. \nFeatured “Spotlight Artist” Marci Tressel\, is a award winning photographer\, will be showing her unique approach to creativity with a large display of her art.  In addition to photography\, Marci constructs Gullah mirrors which capture the primitive heart of the sea islands.  She has lived on Hilton Head Island for over fifty years and is active in animal and birds of prey rescue and volunteers locally with her therapy dog Piper. \nThe gallery of the Artists of Sea Pines is open daily 9 am – 4 pm in the Shops of Sea Pines shopping center. \nThe show will run through October 24th.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/spotlight-on-art-by-artists-of-sea-pines-2025-10-18/
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibit,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T170000
DTSTAMP:20261111T061529
CREATED:20250122T142545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T142545Z
UID:71171-1760774400-1760806800@culturehhi.org
SUMMARY:Shelter Cove Sculpture Trail
DESCRIPTION:Shelter Cove Sculpture Trail connects Shelter Cove Community Park and Shelter Cove Veterans’ Memorial Park to a new trailhead parking area. The trail features a temporary display of public art sculptures. Permanent and temporary sculptures incorporating Island wildlife and environmental themes are installed along the trail. Temporary pieces will be changed every 12-18 months. \nThe trail is a public pathway network along Broad Creek and Shelter Cove Lane. The pathways along Broad Creek provide spectacular views of the salt marsh. In the future\, it will be connected to the proposed Chaplin Linear Park. The trail features: \n\nRealigned and widened sections of a multi-use pathway.\nA boardwalk along the waterfront of Veterans’ Park.\nA pedestrian timber bridge between Veterans’ Park and Waterwalk II.\nAdditional public parking and a trailhead located on Town-owned property.\nPublic art and sculpture gardens.\nViews of Broad Creek.\nInterpretive signage sharing the history and ecology of Broad Creek.\n\n\nPark Information\n\n Trail connects Shelter Cove Community Park (39 Shelter Cove Lane) to the Trail Head (87 Shelter Cove Lane) \nDirections\nVisitors may access the trail from three public parking areas. \n\nShelter Cove Community Park – entrance near the Performance Pavilion\nVeterans’ Memorial Park (59 Shelter Cove Lane)\nTrail Head (87 Shelter Cove Lane)\n\n\n\n\nAmenities\n\n\nFree Parking\nPublic Art
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/shelter-cove-sculpture-trail-2025-10-18/
LOCATION:Shelter Cove Community Park\, 39 Shelter Cove Lane\, Hilton Head Island
CATEGORIES:Art,Education,Environment,Family,Things To Do
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTSTAMP:20261111T061529
CREATED:20250114T142422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T142422Z
UID:70209-1760745600-1760831999@culturehhi.org
SUMMARY:Poetry Trail of Hilton Head Island
DESCRIPTION:WHAT’S THIS ALL ABOUT\, YOU ASK?\nWell\, first\, it’s all about the poets. Did you know Hilton Head Island is packed with poets? Award-winning\, multi-published\, open mic slamming’ all-around jamming’ actual poets? Come on in! Meet us! We’ve got a trail of reading just for you. If you are here\, you have found at least one such poet. What location number was it? Where did you find it? Because whoever you found\, there are 23 more across the island! Some of the featured poets are:\nElizabeth Robin\nMiho Kinnas\nPhil Lindsey\nBarry Dickson\nLola Campbell\nSofia Segura\nBill Borg\nBill Newby\nDenise Spencer\nLuAnn Winkle\nKyle Zubatsky \nSecond\, it’s all about cool ways to see our island! The idea came about as a marriage of technology\, creative writing\, public art\, and arts-minded businesses. It’s a new way to see Hilton Head Island: through the eyes of the poets who live in the area. Confused\, wondering What is it? as you stare at the huge sculpture Carocol in Shelter Cove Park? Scan the trail sign and Elizabeth Abrams gives you one interpretation with “O’Keefe’s Woody Orchid.” It’s the kind of collaboration that makes the arts an experience.\nThird\, it’s all about collaboration! The project is a partnership between the Town of Hilton Head Island’s Office of Cultural Affairs and the Island Writers’ Network. Restaurants and art shops and theaters and historic spots are involved\, and the poems just add to their stories. Here are some of our poetry hosts:\nArts Center of Coastal Carolina\nGullah Museum\nHHI Sculpture Installations\nHHSO Soundwaves\nPicture This Gallery\nRedfish\nRollers\nTio’s\n\nAnd finally\, it’s all about keeping it fresh. Every season of the year\, the poems at most stops will be switched out for others. As we said\, we’re packed with poets\, so we’ll swap out poems regularly so that you can meet all of them. Plus\, that reading trail will keep changing\, so you can visit again and again and it will always feel new.\nHow does it work? Along the trail are easy-to-find\, numbered signs containing two QR codes. One takes you to a poem written by a poet living in the area\, plus bonus information about that poet. The other takes you to the trail’s Facebook page\, where you can find the entire route. There\, you can plan a full tour\, or comment on the poem\, the art\, or the business you visited along the way. Scanning the sign allows the Office of Cultural Affairs to track traffic\, key data that helps direct new projects in our arts community.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/poetry-trail-of-hilton-head-island-2025-10-18/
CATEGORIES:Family,Literary,Things To Do,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTSTAMP:20261111T061529
CREATED:20240912T153117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T153117Z
UID:69957-1760745600-1760831999@culturehhi.org
SUMMARY:Gullah Virtual Library at Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
DESCRIPTION:Discovering the Gullah Culture\nThe Gullah people of the Lowcountry are descendants of the enslaved Africans from West and Central Africa\, and their rich cultural legacy endures. The Gullah (sometimes called Geechee) corridor extends from North Carolina to northern Florida including both the mainland and sea islands. \nAccording to Gullah expert Dr. Emory Campbell\,* the Gullah have preserved much of their African language and cultural heritage in part due to isolated living conditions. Gullah artistic traditions such as music\, storytelling\, folktales\, crafts\, basket making or “sewing” and rice-based foods encompass strong influences from West African Cultures. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGullah Traditions Endure\nGullah artists such as basketweavers\, dancers\, storytellers\, and singers carry on traditions brought to the Lowcountry. For example\, coiled sea grass basketry has survived in America for 300 years\, and these baskets are now recognized as an art form. Gullah spoken language\, folktales and stories as well as spirituals and gospels are passed down from generation to generation. \n\n\nThe Gullah Virtual Library\nThis Virtual Library was designed to provide educators with resources such as videos\, lessons plans\, handouts\, and digital content. These tools aid in the study of Gullah history while allowing students to experience Gullah arts and culture. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Emory Campbell\n*Former Penn Center Director\, former chair of the Gullah – Geechee Corridor Commission\, co-author of the new book “Gullah Days: Hilton Head Islanders Before the Bridge 1861-1956” and a past member of the Arts Center’s Board of Trustees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCulture and Foodways\n\n\n\nDaufuskie Island Virtual Gullah Tour with Sallie Ann Robinson\n\n\n\nGullah History and Culture Presentation\nDownload\n\n\nGullah History and Culture Study Guide\nDownload\n\n\nGullah Recipes\nDownload\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArts and Traditional Crafts\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Significance of Adinkra Symbols in Gullah Art with Amiri Farris\n\n\n\n\nPreserving the Art of Sweetgrass Basket Sewing with Michael Smalls & Dino Badger\n\n\n\n\nArtist Bios Michael Smalls and Dino Badger\nDownload\n\n\nSweetgrass Word Search\nDownload\n\n\nExploring Printmaking through African Symbols and Textiles Lesson Plan\nDownload\n\n\nUnderstanding How Symbols Communicate Stories and Meaning Presentation\nDownload\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSongs and Stories\n\n\n\nGullah Tales with Anita Singleton Prather\n\n\n\nExploring Gullah Folktales through Puppetry\nDownload\n\n\nGullah Folktales Presentation\nDownload\n\n\nFolktales\nVisit Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHistorial Sites and PLantation Life\n\n\n\nWhat Tabby Ruins Reveal about Gullah History with Dr. Emory Campbell\n\n\n\nSTEM Activity Engineering Tabby with Rice Cereal Lesson Plan\nDownload\n\n\nHilton Head Island Cultural Trail Map\nVisit Website\n\n\nTabby Slave Cabins: Tabby Demonstration\nWatch Video\n\n\nArchaeological History of Tabby\nVisit Website\n\n\nHeritage Library Presents: Our Storied Island\nVisit Website\n\n\nPenn Center\nVisit Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLifestyle and Community\n\n\n\nA Visit to the Gullah Museum with Storyteller Louise Miller Cohen\n\n\n\nMitchelville\nVisit Website\n\n\nOCA – Gullah Celebration Video\nWatch Video\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecommended Gullah Education Books\n\n\n \nA Sweet\, Sweet Basket\nby Margie Clary\n\n\n \nCircle Unbroken\nby Margot Raven\n\n\n \nGullah Days: Hilton Head Islanders Before the Bridge 1861-1956\nby Dr. Emory Campbell\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis project is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. \nAdditional support is provided by the Winthrop Family Allendale/Hampton Fund which is managed by Coastal Community Foundation of S.C.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/gullah-virtual-library-at-arts-center-of-coastal-carolina-2-2024-12-06-2025-10-18/
LOCATION:Arts Center of Coastal Carolina\, 14 Shelter Cove Lane\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gullah,Gullah Storytelling,Heritage,History,Things To Do,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T200000
DTSTAMP:20261111T061529
CREATED:20250312T184728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184728Z
UID:72866-1760727600-1760731200@culturehhi.org
SUMMARY:Ghosts & Myths of Hilton Head Island
DESCRIPTION:Experience the chills of the paranormal stories of Hilton Head Island as we bring to life Lydia Davant\, Andrew Baynard\, Cap’n Jack Stoney\, Mary Kirk\, Paulson Schwarzer\, and Williams Eddings Baynard. Witness the Hilton Head Island of the 18th and 19th centuries through their eyes on a journey beyond the cemetery gates. Hear firsthand the ghost stories about the Harbour Town Lighthouse\, the Baynard Funeral Procession\, and the Blue Lady of Hilton Head Island. \n\nPurchase your tickets early! This event always sells out and tickets are limited.\n\n\nNot recommended for children under 12 years old.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/ghosts-myths-of-hilton-head-island-2/
LOCATION:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Historic Site\, 574 William Hilton Parkway\, Hilton Head\, SC\, 29928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Heritage,History,Holiday,Things To Do,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T203000
DTSTAMP:20261111T061529
CREATED:20250729T171806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T171806Z
UID:79393-1760722200-1760733000@culturehhi.org
SUMMARY:Live Music at San Miguel's
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy live music with Tommy Sims and Keith Ransom from 5:30-8:30 PM at San Miguel’s on Shelter Cove Harbour.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/live-music-at-san-miguels-10-2025-10-17/
LOCATION:San Miguel’s\, 9 Harbourside Lane\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drinks,Food,Live Music,Things To Do
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T210000
DTSTAMP:20261111T061529
CREATED:20250325T185243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T185350Z
UID:74014-1760720400-1760734800@culturehhi.org
SUMMARY:Live Music at Scott's Fish Market at Shelter Cove Harbour
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy live music from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm with Dallas Reese every Friday.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/live-music-at-scotts-fish-market-at-shelter-cove-harbour-2025-10-17/
LOCATION:Scott’s Fish Market\, 17 Harbourside Lane
CATEGORIES:Drinks,Food,Live Music,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T190000
DTSTAMP:20261111T061529
CREATED:20251013T180156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T180156Z
UID:80826-1760716800-1760727600@culturehhi.org
SUMMARY:Pumpkin Patch
DESCRIPTION:No admission! Join us for Pumpkin Patch \nHave the kids dress up and participate in our Halloween Costume Contest at 5:45pm. \nFree bounce houses\, pumpkins\, and games! Train ride\, concessions\, rockwall sold separately. \n 
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/pumpkin-patch/
CATEGORIES:Art,Festival,Things To Do
ORGANIZER;CN="Island Recreation Association":MAILTO:info@islandreccenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T163000
DTSTAMP:20261111T061529
CREATED:20250710T151351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T193108Z
UID:78983-1760691600-1760718600@culturehhi.org
SUMMARY:Deliberately Unpredictable\, a new exhibition by Art Beyond Tradition group
DESCRIPTION:Art Beyond Tradition Group Returns to the Coastal Discovery Museum for Biennial Exhibit \nThe Coastal Discovery Museum\, a Smithsonian Affiliate\, will present Deliberately Unpredictable\, a new exhibition by the Art Beyond Tradition Group.  This biennial show features 12 Lowcountry abstract artists working in various media\, including painting\, collage\, encaustic\, sculpture\, mixed media\, and ink.  Admission is free. \nThe public is invited to attend an opening reception on Thursday\, September 11\, from 5 to 7 pm. A gallery walk with participating artists will take place on Thursday\, September 25\, at 11 am. \nThe Coastal Discovery Museum has hosted several exhibitions by the Art Beyond Tradition Group\, most recently the 2022 show Interpretations. Formed in 2006\, the group was created by a handful of local artists seeking to bring more attention to abstract art in the Lowcountry. \n“This show brings together artists who work independently yet share a commitment to experimenting to push the boundaries of the ordinary\,” said Elizabeth Greenberg\, Director of Exhibitions at the Coastal Discovery Museum. \nParticipating artists in Deliberately Unpredictable include:\nCindy Chiappetta\, Arla Wible\, Vickie Jourdan\, Sharon Licata\, Mark Larkin\, Margaret Crawford\, Jo Dye\, Earline Allen\, Donna Varner\, Joanna Chalson\, John Crum\, and Linda Tully. \nThe Museum gallery is open Monday through Saturday\, 9 am to 4:30 pm\, and Sunday\, 11 am to 4:30 pm.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/deliberately-unpredictable-a-new-exhibition-by-art-beyond-tradition-group-2025-10-17/
LOCATION:Coastal Discovery Museum\, 70 Honey Horn Drive\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Crescendo 2025,Exhibit,Things To Do
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SUMMARY:"Spotlight on Art" by Artists of Sea Pines
DESCRIPTION:The thirty plus members of Artists of Sea Pines will be on hand to greet guests at their second annual art show of 2025. \nThe reception will be held at the Sea Pines Community Center from 4:30-6:30 pm and is free and open to the public.  Refreshments will be served and music by the Namedroppers. \nNew works on display and for sale feature pastels\, watercolors\, acrylics and oils\, collage\, printmaking and photography.  For this show\, member artists will donate ten percent of their sales to the Sea Pines Forest Preserve.  For each show\, a local charity is selected. \n“Spotlight on Art” will feature “mini bios” next to each artist’s work informing guests on their backgrounds and inspiration for their works.  It is hoped that a dialogue will develop with guests\, as artists will be on hand to describe the process of translating reality unto their own art form. \nFeatured “Spotlight Artist” Marci Tressel\, is a award winning photographer\, will be showing her unique approach to creativity with a large display of her art.  In addition to photography\, Marci constructs Gullah mirrors which capture the primitive heart of the sea islands.  She has lived on Hilton Head Island for over fifty years and is active in animal and birds of prey rescue and volunteers locally with her therapy dog Piper. \nThe gallery of the Artists of Sea Pines is open daily 9 am – 4 pm in the Shops of Sea Pines shopping center. \nThe show will run through October 24th.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/spotlight-on-art-by-artists-of-sea-pines-2025-10-17/
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibit,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T170000
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UID:71170-1760688000-1760720400@culturehhi.org
SUMMARY:Shelter Cove Sculpture Trail
DESCRIPTION:Shelter Cove Sculpture Trail connects Shelter Cove Community Park and Shelter Cove Veterans’ Memorial Park to a new trailhead parking area. The trail features a temporary display of public art sculptures. Permanent and temporary sculptures incorporating Island wildlife and environmental themes are installed along the trail. Temporary pieces will be changed every 12-18 months. \nThe trail is a public pathway network along Broad Creek and Shelter Cove Lane. The pathways along Broad Creek provide spectacular views of the salt marsh. In the future\, it will be connected to the proposed Chaplin Linear Park. The trail features: \n\nRealigned and widened sections of a multi-use pathway.\nA boardwalk along the waterfront of Veterans’ Park.\nA pedestrian timber bridge between Veterans’ Park and Waterwalk II.\nAdditional public parking and a trailhead located on Town-owned property.\nPublic art and sculpture gardens.\nViews of Broad Creek.\nInterpretive signage sharing the history and ecology of Broad Creek.\n\n\nPark Information\n\n Trail connects Shelter Cove Community Park (39 Shelter Cove Lane) to the Trail Head (87 Shelter Cove Lane) \nDirections\nVisitors may access the trail from three public parking areas. \n\nShelter Cove Community Park – entrance near the Performance Pavilion\nVeterans’ Memorial Park (59 Shelter Cove Lane)\nTrail Head (87 Shelter Cove Lane)\n\n\n\n\nAmenities\n\n\nFree Parking\nPublic Art
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/shelter-cove-sculpture-trail-2025-10-17/
LOCATION:Shelter Cove Community Park\, 39 Shelter Cove Lane\, Hilton Head Island
CATEGORIES:Art,Education,Environment,Family,Things To Do
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251018
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SUMMARY:Poetry Trail of Hilton Head Island
DESCRIPTION:WHAT’S THIS ALL ABOUT\, YOU ASK?\nWell\, first\, it’s all about the poets. Did you know Hilton Head Island is packed with poets? Award-winning\, multi-published\, open mic slamming’ all-around jamming’ actual poets? Come on in! Meet us! We’ve got a trail of reading just for you. If you are here\, you have found at least one such poet. What location number was it? Where did you find it? Because whoever you found\, there are 23 more across the island! Some of the featured poets are:\nElizabeth Robin\nMiho Kinnas\nPhil Lindsey\nBarry Dickson\nLola Campbell\nSofia Segura\nBill Borg\nBill Newby\nDenise Spencer\nLuAnn Winkle\nKyle Zubatsky \nSecond\, it’s all about cool ways to see our island! The idea came about as a marriage of technology\, creative writing\, public art\, and arts-minded businesses. It’s a new way to see Hilton Head Island: through the eyes of the poets who live in the area. Confused\, wondering What is it? as you stare at the huge sculpture Carocol in Shelter Cove Park? Scan the trail sign and Elizabeth Abrams gives you one interpretation with “O’Keefe’s Woody Orchid.” It’s the kind of collaboration that makes the arts an experience.\nThird\, it’s all about collaboration! The project is a partnership between the Town of Hilton Head Island’s Office of Cultural Affairs and the Island Writers’ Network. Restaurants and art shops and theaters and historic spots are involved\, and the poems just add to their stories. Here are some of our poetry hosts:\nArts Center of Coastal Carolina\nGullah Museum\nHHI Sculpture Installations\nHHSO Soundwaves\nPicture This Gallery\nRedfish\nRollers\nTio’s\n\nAnd finally\, it’s all about keeping it fresh. Every season of the year\, the poems at most stops will be switched out for others. As we said\, we’re packed with poets\, so we’ll swap out poems regularly so that you can meet all of them. Plus\, that reading trail will keep changing\, so you can visit again and again and it will always feel new.\nHow does it work? Along the trail are easy-to-find\, numbered signs containing two QR codes. One takes you to a poem written by a poet living in the area\, plus bonus information about that poet. The other takes you to the trail’s Facebook page\, where you can find the entire route. There\, you can plan a full tour\, or comment on the poem\, the art\, or the business you visited along the way. Scanning the sign allows the Office of Cultural Affairs to track traffic\, key data that helps direct new projects in our arts community.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/poetry-trail-of-hilton-head-island-2025-10-17/
CATEGORIES:Family,Literary,Things To Do,Tours
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CREATED:20240912T153117Z
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SUMMARY:Gullah Virtual Library at Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
DESCRIPTION:Discovering the Gullah Culture\nThe Gullah people of the Lowcountry are descendants of the enslaved Africans from West and Central Africa\, and their rich cultural legacy endures. The Gullah (sometimes called Geechee) corridor extends from North Carolina to northern Florida including both the mainland and sea islands. \nAccording to Gullah expert Dr. Emory Campbell\,* the Gullah have preserved much of their African language and cultural heritage in part due to isolated living conditions. Gullah artistic traditions such as music\, storytelling\, folktales\, crafts\, basket making or “sewing” and rice-based foods encompass strong influences from West African Cultures. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGullah Traditions Endure\nGullah artists such as basketweavers\, dancers\, storytellers\, and singers carry on traditions brought to the Lowcountry. For example\, coiled sea grass basketry has survived in America for 300 years\, and these baskets are now recognized as an art form. Gullah spoken language\, folktales and stories as well as spirituals and gospels are passed down from generation to generation. \n\n\nThe Gullah Virtual Library\nThis Virtual Library was designed to provide educators with resources such as videos\, lessons plans\, handouts\, and digital content. These tools aid in the study of Gullah history while allowing students to experience Gullah arts and culture. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Emory Campbell\n*Former Penn Center Director\, former chair of the Gullah – Geechee Corridor Commission\, co-author of the new book “Gullah Days: Hilton Head Islanders Before the Bridge 1861-1956” and a past member of the Arts Center’s Board of Trustees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCulture and Foodways\n\n\n\nDaufuskie Island Virtual Gullah Tour with Sallie Ann Robinson\n\n\n\nGullah History and Culture Presentation\nDownload\n\n\nGullah History and Culture Study Guide\nDownload\n\n\nGullah Recipes\nDownload\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArts and Traditional Crafts\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Significance of Adinkra Symbols in Gullah Art with Amiri Farris\n\n\n\n\nPreserving the Art of Sweetgrass Basket Sewing with Michael Smalls & Dino Badger\n\n\n\n\nArtist Bios Michael Smalls and Dino Badger\nDownload\n\n\nSweetgrass Word Search\nDownload\n\n\nExploring Printmaking through African Symbols and Textiles Lesson Plan\nDownload\n\n\nUnderstanding How Symbols Communicate Stories and Meaning Presentation\nDownload\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSongs and Stories\n\n\n\nGullah Tales with Anita Singleton Prather\n\n\n\nExploring Gullah Folktales through Puppetry\nDownload\n\n\nGullah Folktales Presentation\nDownload\n\n\nFolktales\nVisit Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHistorial Sites and PLantation Life\n\n\n\nWhat Tabby Ruins Reveal about Gullah History with Dr. Emory Campbell\n\n\n\nSTEM Activity Engineering Tabby with Rice Cereal Lesson Plan\nDownload\n\n\nHilton Head Island Cultural Trail Map\nVisit Website\n\n\nTabby Slave Cabins: Tabby Demonstration\nWatch Video\n\n\nArchaeological History of Tabby\nVisit Website\n\n\nHeritage Library Presents: Our Storied Island\nVisit Website\n\n\nPenn Center\nVisit Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLifestyle and Community\n\n\n\nA Visit to the Gullah Museum with Storyteller Louise Miller Cohen\n\n\n\nMitchelville\nVisit Website\n\n\nOCA – Gullah Celebration Video\nWatch Video\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecommended Gullah Education Books\n\n\n \nA Sweet\, Sweet Basket\nby Margie Clary\n\n\n \nCircle Unbroken\nby Margot Raven\n\n\n \nGullah Days: Hilton Head Islanders Before the Bridge 1861-1956\nby Dr. Emory Campbell\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis project is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. \nAdditional support is provided by the Winthrop Family Allendale/Hampton Fund which is managed by Coastal Community Foundation of S.C.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/gullah-virtual-library-at-arts-center-of-coastal-carolina-2-2024-12-06-2025-10-17/
LOCATION:Arts Center of Coastal Carolina\, 14 Shelter Cove Lane\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gullah,Gullah Storytelling,Heritage,History,Things To Do,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T173000
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SUMMARY:Crescendo Original Music Concert Series
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URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/crescendo-original-music-concert-series/
LOCATION:Lowcountry Celebration Park\, Pope Avenue\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crescendo 2025,Live Music,Public Performance,Things To Do
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